Venjie Wallis

About

Father of actress Quvenzhane Wallis. In the year 2012, his daughter starred in the film Beasts of the Southern Wild.  She became the youngest actress nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress.

Before Fame

At age five, his daughter auditioned for Beasts of the Southern Wild. It was her very first acting job.

Trivia

He worked as a truck driver. His daughter's name combines elements of her mother's first name and his first name.

Family Life

He married Qulyndreia Wallis. He has children named Quvenzhane, Qunyquekya, Vejon, and Venjie Jr.

Associated With

His daughter also starred in the film 12 Years a Slave with Chiwetel Ejiofor and Michael Fassbender.